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How to orient yourself in choosing the shower enclosure

How to choose the shower enclosure

To choose the shower enclosure suitable for specific needs it is good to evaluate a number of factors such as: design, types of opening, materials to be used. The convergence of these three elements can create infinite combinations. Design, types of opening and materials are closely linked to each other, there are materials, for example, that are more suitable for a design product (such as the Grey Europe glass finish) or opening types that prefer a simple style instead, marked by durability and ease of use.

Shower enclosure with frame

It has one of its main advantages:

  • The ease of installation.
  • Increased strength and protection for accidental damage.
  • A greater water tightness.

While among the disadvantages we can find only a longer and more complex cleaning.

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Shower enclosure without frame

The advantages of a frameless shower enclosure are:

  • Greater stage presence inside the bathroom
  • Very easy cleaning operations

Finally, two situations to consider when opting for a shower enclosure without frame:

  • Water tightness is more delicate when the shower enclosure is small
  • Greater care should be taken during installation to prevent breakage from unwelcome handling
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Types of opening

The choice of the type of opening is one of the most delicate moments in the choice of a shower box, can radically change the spaces that surround the shower cabin and that make up the bathroom. What types of opening are present among the Relax products?

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Walk-in

Walk-in. It is not a real opening, as there is no door, but it is a possibility thanks to the modularity of our products.

Hinged door

Classic, elegant, timeless. The hinged door closure differs from the others for the possibility of internal and external opening.

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Sliding door

Particularly suitable for small bathrooms, it allows you to manage spaces intelligently, avoiding the encumbrance of the door, which opens parallel to the fixed side.

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Pivoting

Model of door with the pivot positioned 18 cm from the wall: allows full use of the wall adjacent to the door.

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Folding

Door also called “bellows” or “book”. It is a type of entrance space-saving, allows you to fold the door on itself, reducing the encumbrance.

Saloon

Double door opening internally and externally, lends itself to a more functional than aesthetic use. Perfect for niche solutions.

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